supper

noun

sup·​per ˈsə-pər 

1

a

: the evening meal especially when dinner is taken at midday

b

: a social affair featuring a supper

especially : an evening social especially for raising funds

a church supper

2

: the food served as a supper

eat your supper

3

: a light meal served late in the evening

Examples of supper in a Sentence

I always enjoyed our Sunday night suppers.

It's almost time for supper.

We took a walk after supper.

I had too much wine at supper.

He didn't come home for supper.

Recent Examples on the Web

Come here for supper at Michelin-favorite Anne-Sophie Pic’s restaurant, and book a treatment at its spa, one of just a handful under the auspices of Guerlain. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Three people were hurt when the ceiling collapsed on diners during the supper rush at a North Carolina steakhouse, according to investigators. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Serve with a crisp lettuce salad for a meat-free harvest supper. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 18 July 2026

The best part is that the meal is easy enough for a work night, but tastes special enough for a Sunday supper. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English soper, from Anglo-French super, from super to sup — more at sup

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing supper

• supper club

Rhymes for supper

• upper

Kids Definition

supper

noun

sup·​per ˈsəp-ər 

1

a

: the evening meal especially when dinner is eaten at midday

b

: a social affair having a supper

2

: a light meal served late in the evening